Background: The Delhi High Court recently heard a petition filed by the Delhi Government against an order passed by a single judge allowing private schools to hike their fees. The order had been challenged by the government, citing that it was passed without considering the interests of the students. Parties: The petition was filed by the Delhi Government, while the respondents included various private schools and their associations. Legal issues: The main issue before the court was whether the single judge had erred in allowing private schools to hike their fees without considering the impact on students. Court observations: The division bench of the Delhi High Court stayed the order, observing that the single judge had not considered the relevant factors while passing the order. The court also noted that the hike in fees would cause undue hardship to the students and their parents. Significance: The order is significant as it highlights the importance of considering the interests of students while making decisions related to fee hikes. The stay order will provide relief to thousands of students and their parents who would have been affected by the fee hike.